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My LDL cholestrol increased to 199 and VLDL to 35, HDL 53 and  Total cholestrol 222 in my latest lipid profile test in May23. In Jan23 my LDL cholestrol was 146, VLDL was 18 and total cholestrol was 196. Can I reduce my cholestrol by lifestyle improvement or will I have to take statins?
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